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Rob Taylor on swing at Kaawa Loa Plantation Bed and Breakfast Captain Cook Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 1

Ka’awa Loa Plantation Bed & Breakfast: a Dreamy Big Island Stay in Captain Cook

The Ka'awa Loa Plantation in Captain Cook is one of the most serene, beautiful places we've stayed on the Big Island. See what sort of room options there are, amenities on property and things to do in this unique part of the Kona Coast.

Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark at Sunrise Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 1

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Beautiful Kamakahonu Historic Landmark in Kailua-Kona

Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark is a beautiful site in downtown Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The former residence of King Kamehameha I, see how you can experience this unique site on the Kona Coast.

Manta Ray with Fish Nighttime Snorkel with Kona Style Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 32

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Kona Style Manta Ray Snorkeling – Beautiful Sunset Adventure from Kailua

Aloha Kona Style does a great nighttime manta ray snorkeling tour. Leaving from Kailua-Kona, see what makes Kona Style different and what to expect on your manta ray snorkel trip on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Drying Cocoa Beans on Chocolate Tour at Lavaloha Cacao Farm Hilo Big Island Hawaii 1

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Lavaloha Chocolate Farm: Beautiful Cacao Farm Tours near Hilo

Lavaloha Chocolate Farm is a very unique sort of activity when you're in Hilo on the Big Island. See what you'll do and experience as you tour this beautiful cacao farm on the east side of Hawaii, including ideas for more things to do nearby Lavaloha.

Entrance Sign at Lapakahi State Historical Park Norther Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 1

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Lapakahi State Historical Park – Native Hawaiian History and Beautiful Snorkeling

Lapakahi State Historical Park is a beautiful spot on the Kona Coast with structures, exhibits and a small snorkeling cove. See what you can find here at Lapakahi State Park, accessibility notes and more suggestions for historic sites to visit on the Kona Coast.

Honu Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle at Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park Kailua Kona Big Island Hawaii 9

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Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park: Remarkable Sea Turtles and More

The best way to start a visit to the Big Island is with time at Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park. Kailua-Kona's best place to see honu, Hawaiian green sea turtles, Honokohau is one of my favorite places on the Kona Coast and is always my first stop after landing.

Kii Carvings at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Captain Cook Big Island Hawaii 23

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Pu’uhonua O Honaunau – Appreciating Beautiful Hawaiian Culture

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park on the Big Island is THE best place to see Native Hawaiian carvings and history up close. See what you'll find here, things to do and when to visit Pu'uhonua O Honaunau. It's amazing.

Orchid Lei and Kukui Nuts at Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site Northern Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 1

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Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site – History and Beauty on the Kona Coast

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site is often overlooked by those visiting the Kona Coast of the Big Island. This is an ideal spot for both learning about historic Native Hawaiian culture and taking in the beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii.

Tasting Room at Buddhas Cup Coffee Farm Captain Cook Kona Coast Big Island Hawaii 3b

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Buddha’s Cup Coffee Farm: a Bohemian Kona Coffee Experience

Buddha's Cup Coffee Farm is one of the many Kona Coffee experiences you can have on the Big Island of Hawaii. Located south of Kailua-Kona, Buddha's Cup is a Bohemian farm with a tasting room, relaxing spaces and guided coffee farm tours.

Manta Ray during Nighttime Snorkel with Eka Canoe Keauhou Bay Kona Big Island Hawaii 3

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Eka Canoe Manta Ray Snorkeling – Everything You Need to Know

The Eka Canoe manta ray snorkeling on the Kona Coast is one of the coolest tours you can do in Hawaii. Getting on the water after dark and joining the manta rays in the glowing water as they feed on plankton is amazing, but it's even better when it's simply from a canoe.